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Effort and Folly on Mount Waddington by Drew Thayer

Climbing CultureBy LukeOctober 15, 2020Leave a comment

Humbled The cam lobes slide in the fissure as I test it, useless. This dark, metamorphic rock, tortured entrails of…

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Flirting with The Nose In A Day in The Valley of Stone

Climbing CultureBy LukeOctober 12, 20202 Comments

“Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.” Goerte I…

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A Geologist Falls in Love with Gravity by Drew Thayer

LocationsBy LukeJune 6, 2017Leave a comment

Erosion [i roh zhun] The process by which the surface of the Earth is gradually worn away by the action…

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Review: Scarpa Vapor Lace

GearBy LukeFebruary 12, 2017Leave a comment

Scarpa’s Vapor V rock shoe now has an upgraded model. The new Vapor Lace shoe offers a more customizable fit,…

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Rambling In The Bugaboos by David Fay

Climbing CultureBy LukeFebruary 7, 2017Leave a comment

We rounded the bend and there were half a dozen people lining up at the base of the route. Rock…

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Thoughts on the Passing of Scott Adamson, an extraordinary human by Drew Thayer

LocationsBy LukeSeptember 12, 2016Leave a comment

Scott Adamson and Kyle Dempster no longer walk among us in this life. They died in Pakistan some time in…

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Sacred Space by Drew Thayer (art by Rhiannon Williams)

LocationsBy LukeJuly 31, 2016Leave a comment

Right now, this detail is all that matters: the carabiner just fell back into the crack, and you’re staring it…

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Review: Exped Synmat Hyperlite Sleeping Pad

GearBy LukeJune 6, 2016Leave a comment

The gear: Exped Synmat Hyperlite sleeping pad, size Medium (msrp $169) and Schnozzel Pump Bag UL (msrp $40) Reviewed by:…

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Review: Edelweiss Curve 9.8mm

GearBy LukeMarch 30, 2016Leave a comment

It’s that time again when I need a new cragging rope. It doesn’t have to be fancy, or particularly light,…

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Review: Arc’teryx Nuclei AR Jacket

GearBy LukeFebruary 16, 2016Leave a comment

The Rockies in winter are known for their cold temperatures and fierce winds. When I’m climbing ice in these mountains…

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Review: Beal Cocoon Chalk Bag

GearBy LukeJanuary 19, 2016Leave a comment

How much is there to say about a chalk bag? All it has to do is hang out back there…

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The Mammal In The Mirror by Drew Thayer

LocationsBy LukeJanuary 2, 2016Leave a comment

“Never pass up an opportunity to shut the hell up” I don’t have to squint to read the bumper sticker;…

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Review: Scarpa Techno X

GearBy LukeNovember 1, 2015Leave a comment

Scarpa redesigned their most popular shoes this year, with a new model to cover each style of climbing. I had…

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Review: Beal Stinger Unicore Golden Dry 9.4 mm rope

GearBy LukeAugust 31, 20152 Comments

How do you choose a single rope for multi-pitch and alpine climbing? Considerations include weight, dry treatment, durability, and the…

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A Tribute To The Golden Hour by Drew Thayer

LocationsBy LukeAugust 8, 2015Leave a comment

Sometimes, the balm of the day is Happy Hour, when we can leave the stress and bustle of work and…

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